Assistant Manager-Payroll Services - BNSF

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Job Location: Topeka
Other Potential Locations: Topeka, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 05/16/2022
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $64,600 to $93,300

Who we are and what we do:

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe:

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

This position is located at our Topeka, KS corporate office and has the potential to be a hybrid position with up to 50% remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position is to support the Payroll Services department, specifically state and local employment taxes. Duties include but are not limited to:

Prepare, monitor, and audit employment tax related information to ensure the accuracy of tax withholdings;
Perform SAP master data updates to employee records;
File monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local employment tax returns;
Assist in ensuring accurate and timely payment of RRB, federal, and state/local tax payments;
Assist with inquiries from employees and external agencies in a timely manner;
Assist in testing and validating SAP system changes and enhancements;
Maintain and safeguard highly sensitive and confidential information and comply with all related internal and external policies and regulations.

Successful candidates must have the following attributes:

The ability to learn quickly, identify issues, analyze requirements, evaluate and design alternatives and implement solutions that meet business objectives in a high stress environment;
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who can manage multiple on-going deliverables, possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills, have the ability to meet deadline-oriented tasks, and demonstrate the ability to lead and organize team efforts to accomplish common goals;
Positively contribute to a high morale/high performance culture;
Must be available after hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary as well as open to periodic travel.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related field OR 1-2 years’ relevant work experience;
Must have solid problem solving, planning and organization, teamwork and excellent communication skills;
Must have strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and competing work demands simultaneously;
Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while working independently and in a team environment;
Ability to take on multiple projects and coordinate processes between departments;
Candidate must possess a combination of strong interpersonal and communication skills consistent with the BNSF Leadership Model.

Preferred Qualifications:
A solid understanding of employment taxes and a working knowledge of SAP;
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
A Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA.

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401(k) Plan
Railroad Retirement
Life Insurance
Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Any questions regarding background screenings should be forwarded to the BNSF New Hire Mailbox  BNSF.NewHire@BNSF.com  or a Staffing Specialist.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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 Post live until 4/15/22